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In the early days of cinema, transgender characters were often portrayed through subtle hints and suggestions rather than explicit depiction. One of the earliest examples of a transgender character on film is found in the 1920s German silent film . Directed by Richard Oswald, the film tells the story of a trans woman who faces persecution and struggles with her identity.

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The 1960s and 1970s saw a gradual increase in transgender representation on film. , directed by Frank Perry, is a biographical drama about Christine Jorgensen, a trans woman who made headlines in the 1950s for her transition. The film stars Helen Hanft as Jorgensen and provides a sympathetic portrayal of a transgender person. In the early days of cinema, transgender characters